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口調

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口調

ちょう
Noun
Freq #1485
1

tone (of voice); manner of talking

Examples
彼は断固たる口調で「だめだ」と言った。
"No", he said in a decided tone.

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

mouth

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
調
15 strokes
Frequency: 87
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

tune
tone
meter
key (music)
writing style
prepare
exorcise
investigate
harmonize
mediate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しら.べる
しら.べ
ととの.う
ととの.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つぎ
📝

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